EDUCATION: ROSMINI COLLEGE
Rosmini College's 2022 student leaders Rupert Carter (17) of Hillcrest is Rosmini College’s 2022 Head Boy. He was born in England and has lived in New Zealand since he was three. Rupert hopes to attend university in the United Kingdom next year. He is a member of Rosmini’s 1st XV rugby team and has also represented the school in athletics. Rupert loves acting and he has been in multiple productions and plays over the years. Rupert says, “As Head Boy, I wish to create an atmosphere around Rosmini which is centred around Christian values, in particular the brotherhood, thus creating the foundations on which upcoming years can build from and continue to grow.”
As Head Boy, I wish to create an atmosphere around Rosmini which is centred around Christian values, in particular the brotherhood… Cole Johns (17) of Takapuna is the Deputy Head Boy. He plays for Rosmini’s Premier water polo team and has represented both the Under 18 North Harbour and U18 New Zealand teams. Cole hopes to be awarded a scholarship to America next year. He wishes “to improve the brotherhood and improve the relationship between the intermediate and senior students.” Cole concludes, “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to lead the school and look forward to implementing many great ideas with the help of the Senior Prefects and fellow Year 13 students. Charlie Dalton (17), also of Takapuna, is Rosmini’s Sports Captain. He has been selected for both the New Zealand U19 Basketball squad and 19 Beach Volleyball team. Charlie has had a few national wins with basketball and indoor volleyball including, together with Johann Timmer, winning the Men’s North Harbour Open Beach Volley. Charlie would like to pass this year with an Excellence endorsement and introduce more in-school sporting activities. Ultimately, he would like to “make an
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impact” and “be someone all the kids can come to, to talk”. Matthew Lay (16) of Glenfield is Rosmini’s Catholic Character Leader. He was born in New Zealand and is of Indonesian descent. Matthew says, “I enjoy playing basketball and a little bit of volleyball as well. I play the cello, bass guitar and a bit of piano too. I love drama and I am in the Theatresports Premier team for Rosmini.” He concludes, “My goal this year as Catholic Character Leader is to revive the Rosmini brotherhood, creating a culture where every student truly cares for one another. I also wish to promote the school theme this year which is 'Upon this rock I will build my church'.” Benedict Chan (16) of Greenhithe is Rosmini’s Academic Leader. He, like Matthew, was born in New Zealand and he is also of Indonesian descent. Benedict enjoys “badminton, casual football and playing the piano”. Benedict has a Silver Award for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and he is currently working on his Gold. He states, “As the Academic Leader this year, I would like to continue to promote the academic initiatives from last year to better familiarise the students with them. These academic initiatives include lunchtime support classes, the Academic Centre website, MCAT lunchtime support, and further one-on-one tuition. I would like to get as many Year 13s as possible involved in these activities to support our younger students.” Ashton Esera (17) of Pinehill is Rosmini’s Samoan Leader. He is a New Zealand-born Samoan Kiwi. Ashton wishes to “leave a legacy at Rosmini by creating new programmes and events”. James Pita (17) of Belmont is Rosmini’s Māori Leader. James is Ngātiwai and Ngāti Ranginui. He enjoys playing football. James would love to “get more people involved with kapa haka and teach more people in the school the haka”. He would also like to set up a House Haka Competition. Aaron Fialho (17) of Beach Haven is Rosmini’s Arts and Cultures Leader and is of Indian descent. Aaron says, “As the Arts and Culture leader for Rosmini, I am responsible for promoting Rosmini’s performing arts and the many cultures within the school. A main goal is getting the boys involved to express themselves, their talents and their cultures in the many activities we have at our College. Some examples of what I do include organising music events such as talent shows and assembly performances, promoting Rosmini drama and organising cultural events such as cultural days along with fundraisers for countries in need.”
